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Rooney: Nice to beat Germany

England striker Wayne Rooney believes a victory over old foes Germany in Tuesday's friendly international at Wembley would be particularly sweet.

Giroud claims France are up for fight

• Striker believes Les Bleus can overturn 2-0 first leg deficit • Deschamps calls on players to 'give everything' in return game France's under-pressure players are ready to "die" for the cause as they try to qualify for the World Cup finals by overturning a two-goal deficit against…

Chelsea boss Mourinho willing to offer Torres to Monaco for Falcao

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants to swap Fernando Torres for AS Monaco star Radamel Falcao. read more        

AC Milan chief Galliani cools PSG link

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has played down talk of moving to PSG . Galliani has been mentioned as a replacement for Leonardo as director of sport. read more        

World Cup play-offs: 'There is still one more game left', says France's manager after losing to Ukraine – video

France manager Didier Deschamps looks at the chances of qualifying for the World Cup after losing 2-0 to Ukraine

France v Ukraine: French papers ask if this team is 'the worst in history' after World Cup playoff first leg defeat

France national team is criticised by media and public after 2-0 loss to Ukraine, with 89.7% of people saying they won't qualify.        

De Bruyne laughs off Belgium boos for Chelsea boss Mourinho

Chelsea winger Kevin de Bruyne has laughed off his manager Jose Mourinho being booed by Belgium fans on Thursday night. read more        

Monaco ace Falcao: I hope I impressed Chelsea boss Mourinho

AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao was aware of Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho 's presence on Thursday night. read more        

Tottenham reps in Brazil for talks over Santos whiz Neilton

Tottenham reps are in Brazil this weekend for talks with Santos over a deal for Neilton. read more